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STARLINK-5202 (54761)
COSPAR: 2022-175D | Alt Name: Starlink 5202
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54761
International Designator
2022-175D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:58:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
167.42°
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Argument of Perigee
89.40°
Period
94.28 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5202
Alternative Name
Starlink 5202
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54761U 22175D 26201.29090588 .00109835 00000+0 39918-2 0 9999
2 54761 53.1615 167.4205 0001513 89.3980 270.7193 15.27419701199957
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5202 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply, and utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and launch mass of 305 kilograms. Its mission is to serve as part of the Starlink Group 4-37-04 constellation for communication services.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-37-04
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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